scholarly journals Technical Note: A new SIze REsolved Aerosol Model (SIREAM)

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 11845-11875 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Debry ◽  
K. Fahey ◽  
K. Sartelet ◽  
B. Sportisse ◽  
M. Tombette
Keyword(s):  
Size Distribution ◽  
Atmospheric Aerosol ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Aerosol Size Distribution ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
Chemistry Transport Model ◽  
Aerosol Model ◽  
General Dynamic

Abstract. We briefly present in this short paper a new SIze REsolved Aerosol Model (SIREAM) which simulates the evolution of atmospheric aerosol by solving the General Dynamic Equation (GDE). SIREAM segregates the aerosol size distribution into sections and solves the GDE by splitting coagulation and condensation/evaporation. A moving sectional approach is used to describe the size distribution change due to condensation/evaporation and a hybrid method has been developed to lower the computational burden. SIREAM uses the same physical parameterizations as those used in the Modal Aerosol Model, MAM sartelet05development. It is hosted in the modeling system POLYPHEMUS (Mallet et al., 2006) but can be linked to any other three-dimensional Chemistry-Transport Model.

scholarly journals Technical Note: A new SIze REsolved Aerosol Model (SIREAM)

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 1537-1547 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Debry ◽  
K. Fahey ◽  
K. Sartelet ◽  
B. Sportisse ◽  
M. Tombette
Keyword(s):  
Size Distribution ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Aerosol Size Distribution ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
Chemistry Transport Model ◽  
Dynamical Mass ◽  
Aerosol Model ◽  
Transfer Method

Abstract. We briefly present in this short paper a new SIze REsolved Aerosol Model (SIREAM) which simulates the evolution of atmospheric aerosol by solving the General Dynamic Equation (GDE). SIREAM segregates the aerosol size distribution into sections and solves the GDE by splitting coagulation and condensation/evaporation-nucleation. A quasi-stationary sectional approach is used to describe the size distribution change due to condensation/evaporation, and a hybrid equilibrium/dynamical mass-transfer method has been developed to lower the computational burden. SIREAM uses the same physical parameterizations as those used in the Modal Aerosol Model, MAM Sartelet et al. (2006). It is hosted in the modeling system Polyphemus Mallet et al., 2007, but can be linked to any other three-dimensional Chemistry-Transport Model.

scholarly journals 3-D chemistry-transport model Polair: numerical issues, validation and automatic-differentiation strategy

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 1371-1392 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. Mallet ◽  
B. Sportisse
Keyword(s):  
Automatic Differentiation ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Sensitivity Analyses ◽  
Short Paper ◽  
Chemistry Transport Model ◽  
Linear Mode ◽  
Differentiation Strategy ◽  
Numerical Studies ◽  
Made In

Abstract. We briefly present in this short paper some issues related to the development and the validation of the three-dimensional chemistry-transport model Polair. Numerical studies have been performed in order to let Polair be an efficient and robust solver. This paper summarizes and comments choices that were made in this respect. Simulations of relevant photochemical episodes were led to assess the validity of the model. The results can be considered as a validation, which allows next studies to focus on fine modeling issues. A major feature of Polair is the availability of a tangent linear mode and an adjoint mode entirely generated by automatic differentiation. Tangent linear and adjoint modes grant the opportunity to perform detailed sensitivity analyses and data assimilation. This paper shows how inverse modeling is achieved with Polair.

scholarly journals A global off-line model of size-resolved aerosol microphysics: I. Model development and prediction of aerosol properties

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 2227-2252 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. V. Spracklen ◽  
K. J. Pringle ◽  
K. S. Carslaw ◽  
M. P. Chipperfield ◽  
G. W. Mann
Keyword(s):  
Boundary Layer ◽  
Sulfuric Acid ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Marine Boundary Layer ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Aerosol Size Distribution ◽  
Chemical Transport Model ◽  
Cloud Processing ◽  
Nucleation Mechanisms

Abstract. A GLObal Model of Aerosol Processes (GLOMAP) has been developed as an extension to the TOMCAT 3-D Eulerian off-line chemical transport model. GLOMAP simulates the evolution of the global aerosol size distribution using a sectional two-moment scheme and includes the processes of aerosol nucleation, condensation, growth, coagulation, wet and dry deposition and cloud processing. We describe the results of a global simulation of sulfuric acid and sea spray aerosol. The model captures features of the aerosol size distribution that are well established from observations in the marine boundary layer and free troposphere. Modelled condensation nuclei (CN>3nm) vary between about 250–500 cm-3 in remote marine boundary layer regions and are generally in good agreement with observations. Modelled continental CN concentrations are lower than observed, which may be due to lack of some primary aerosol sources or the neglect of nucleation mechanisms other than binary homogeneous nucleation of sulfuric acid-water particles. Remote marine CN concentrations increase to around 2000–10 000 cm

scholarly journals Intercomparison of modal and sectional aerosol microphysics representations within the same 3-D global chemical transport model

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 623-689 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. W. Mann ◽  
K. S. Carslaw ◽  
D. A. Ridley ◽  
D. V. Spracklen ◽  
K. J. Pringle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Size Distribution ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Cloud Condensation Nuclei ◽  
Particle Growth ◽  
Free Troposphere ◽  
Chemical Transport Model ◽  
Condensation Nuclei ◽  
Chemistry Transport Model ◽  
Surface Mass ◽  
Cloud Processing

Abstract. A global modal aerosol microphysics module (GLOMAP-mode) is evaluated and improved by comparing against a sectional version (GLOMAP-bin) and observations in the same 3-D global offline chemistry transport model. With both schemes, the model captures the main features of the global particle size distribution, with sub-micron aerosol approximately unimodal in continental regions and bi-modal in marine regions. Initial bin-mode comparisons showed that various size distribution parameter settings (mode widths and inter-modal separation sizes) resulted in clear biases compared to the sectional scheme. By adjusting these parameters in the modal scheme, much better agreement is achieved against the bin scheme and observations. Surface mass of sulphate, sea-salt, black carbon (BC) and organic carbon (OC) are, on the annual mean, within 25 % in the two schemes in nearly all regions. On the annual mean, surface level concentrations of condensation nuclei (CN), cloud condensation nuclei (CCN), surface area density and condensation sink also compare within 25 % in most regions. However, marine CCN concentrations between 30° N and 30° S are systematically higher in the modal scheme, by 25–60 %, which we attribute to differences in size-resolved particle growth or cloud-processing. Larger differences also exist in regions or seasons dominated by biomass burning and in free-troposphere and high-latitude regions. Indeed, in the free-troposphere, GLOMAP-mode BC is a factor 2–4 higher than GLOMAP-bin, likely due to differences in size-resolved scavenging. Nevertheless, in most parts of the atmosphere, we conclude that bin-mode differences are much less than model-observation differences, although some processes are missing in these runs which may pose a bigger challenge to modal schemes (e.g. boundary layer nucleation, ultra-fine sea-spray). The findings here underline the need for a spectrum of complexity in global models, with size-resolved aerosol properties predicted by modal schemes needing to be continually benchmarked and improved against freely evolving sectional schemes and observations.

scholarly journals Towards an online-coupled chemistry-climate model: evaluation of trace gases and aerosols in COSMO-ART

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1077-1102 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Knote ◽  
D. Brunner ◽  
H. Vogel ◽  
J. Allan ◽  
A. Asmi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Climate Model ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Climate Impacts ◽  
Chemistry Transport Model ◽  
Pm2.5 And Pm10 ◽  
Phase Chemistry ◽  
Aerosol Chemical Composition

Abstract. The online-coupled, regional chemistry transport model COSMO-ART is evaluated for periods in all seasons against several measurement datasets to assess its ability to represent gaseous pollutants and ambient aerosol characteristics over the European domain. Measurements used in the comparison include long-term station observations, satellite and ground-based remote sensing products, and complex datasets of aerosol chemical composition and number size distribution from recent field campaigns. This is the first time these comprehensive measurements of aerosol characteristics in Europe are used to evaluate a regional chemistry transport model. We show a detailed analysis of the simulated size-resolved chemical composition under different meteorological conditions. Mean, variability and spatial distribution of the concentrations of O3 and NOx are well reproduced. SO2 is found to be overestimated, simulated PM2.5 and PM10 levels are on average underestimated, as is AOD. We find indications of an overestimation of shipping emissions. Time evolution of aerosol chemical composition is captured, although some biases are found in relative composition. Nitrate aerosol components are on average overestimated, and sulfates underestimated. The accuracy of simulated organics depends strongly on season and location. While strongly underestimated during summer, organic mass is comparable in spring and autumn. We see indications for an overestimated fractional contribution of primary organic matter in urban areas and an underestimation of SOA at many locations. Aerosol number concentrations compare well with measurements for larger size ranges, but overestimations of particle number concentration with factors of 2–5 are found for particles smaller than 50 nm. Size distribution characteristics are often close to measurements, but show discrepancies at polluted sites. Suggestions for further improvement of the modeling system consist of the inclusion of a revised secondary organic aerosols scheme, aqueous-phase chemistry and improved aerosol boundary conditions. Our work sets the basis for subsequent studies of aerosol characteristics and climate impacts with COSMO-ART, and highlights areas where improvements are necessary for current regional modeling systems in general.

scholarly journals Description and evaluation of a detailed gas-phase chemistry scheme in the TM5-MP global chemistry transport model (r112)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stelios Myriokefalitakis ◽  
Nikos Daskalakis ◽  
Angelos Gkouvousis ◽  
Andreas Hilboll ◽  
Twan van Noije ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Phase ◽  
Transport Model ◽  
Vertical Mixing ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Chemical Mechanism ◽  
Aerosol Formation ◽  
Chemistry Transport Model ◽  
Mixing Ratios ◽  
Time Requirements ◽  
Phase Chemistry

Abstract. This work documents and evaluates the tropospheric gas-phase chemical mechanism MOGUNTIA in the three-dimensional chemistry transport model TM5-MP. Compared to the modified CB05 chemical mechanism previously used in the model, the MOGUNTIA includes a detailed representation of the light hydrocarbons (C1-C4) and isoprene, along with a simplified chemistry representation of terpenes and aromatics. Another feature implemented in TM5-MP for this work is the use of the Rosenbrock solver in the chemistry code, which can replace the classical Euler Backward Integration method of the model. Global budgets of ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), hydroxyl radicals (OH), nitrogen oxides (NOX) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are here analyzed and their mixing ratios are compared with a series of surface, aircraft and satellite observations for the year 2006. Both mechanisms appear to be able to represent satisfactorily observed mixing ratios of important trace gases, with the MOGUNTIA chemistry configuration yielding lower biases compared to measurements in most of the cases. However, the two chemical mechanisms fail to reproduce the observed mixing ratios of light VOCs, indicating insufficient primary emission source strengths, too weak vertical mixing in the boundary layer, and/or a low bias in the secondary contribution of C2-C3 organics via VOC atmospheric oxidation. Relative computational memory and time requirements of the different model configurations are also compared and discussed. Overall, compared to other chemistry schemes in use in global CTMs, the MOGUNTIA scheme simulates a large suite of oxygenated VOCs that are observed in the atmosphere at significant levels and are involved in aerosol formation, expanding, thus, the applications of TM5-MP.

scholarly journals A pseudo-Lagrangian model study of the size distribution properties over Scandinavia: transport from Aspvreten to Värriö

2004 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 7757-7794 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Tunved ◽  
H. Korhonen ◽  
J. Ström ◽  
H.-C. Hansson ◽  
K. E. J. Lehtinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Organic Compound ◽  
Size Distribution ◽  
Dry Deposition ◽  
Absolute Magnitude ◽  
Lagrangian Model ◽  
Aerosol Size Distribution ◽  
Base Case ◽  
Aerosol Model ◽  
Aerosol Mass ◽  
Model Study

Abstract. The evolution of the aerosol size distribution during transport between Aspvreten (58.8° N, 17.4° E) and Värriö (67.46° N, 29.35° E) was studied using a pseudo-Lagrangian approach. Aerosol dynamic processes were studied and interpreted utilizing a state-of-the-art aerosol dynamic box model UHMA (University of Helsinki Multicomponent Aerosol model) complemented with OH, NO3, O3 and terpene chemistry. In the model simulations, the growth and formation of aerosol particles was controlled by sulphuric acid, ammonia, water and an unidentified low volatile organic compound. This organic compound was assumed to be a product of terpene oxidation with a yield of 13% in the base case conditions. Changes of aerosol size distribution properties during transport between the stations were examined in twelve clear sky cases. On average, the modelled number agreed fairly well with observations. Mass concentration was overestimated by 10%. Apart from dilution, the only removal mechanism for aerosol mass is dry deposition. A series of sensitivity tests performed revealed that the absolute magnitude of dry deposition effects on the aerosol size distribution is slow overall. Furthermore, nucleation does not leave a significant contribution to aerosol number in the selected cases. The sensitivity of the modelled size distribution to concentration of precursor gases and oxidants is, however, obvious. In order to explain observed mass increase during transport we conclude that a yield of low volatile products from oxidation of terpenes of 10–15% is required to explain observed growth rates. Coagulation is acknowledged to be highly important in modelled cases.

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